The program will host a series of seminars aimed at enhancing participants' understanding of cultural inclusion and promoting diversity in society. Below are the details of the seminars: Topic: Making CommUnity a Reality: Enhancing Chinese Language and Cultural Competence for Non-Chinese Students This will be an interactive session covering the following key areas: - A general introduction to the challenges that non-Chinese primary students face in Hong Kong. - An overview of CantoGather's work, including an introduction to our programmes. - A mini-intercultural competence training segment, highlighting its relevance to education. - Discussion of teaching strategies for Chinese as a second language, including practical exercises. - A reflective discussion on desired changes in mainstream schools. Speaker: CantoGather Language: Cantonese Date: Wednesday, May 28, 2025 Time: 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM (including Q&A session) Venue: Kwun Tong (participants will be notified once application is accepted) Participants are required to complete the online course beforehand. Attendees will have the opportunity to interact with experts, gain the latest insights, and enhance their ability to address real-world challenges. For more details or to register, please visit: https://empower.socialcareer.org/, or contact us at: cs.empower@socialcareer.org.

Students receiving financial aid who are enrolled in post-secondary or higher education will be given priority.